Coat of many colours

AUTHOR(S)

Baker, John; Beacham, Will

PUB. DATE

May 2007

SOURCE

ICIS Chemical Business;5/21/2007, Vol. 2 Issue 67, p21

SOURCE TYPE

Trade Publication

DOC. TYPE

Article

ABSTRACT

The article focuses on the success of SigmaKalon after its buyout by Bain Capital. After the buyout, SigmaKalon concentrated first on costs and financial performance, but then started to build an external growth engine with the capability to identify and close deals, and then integrate the acquired business within the company. Chief executive officer (CEO) Pierre-Marie De Leener expects to grow the company by 2-3% above market rates.

ACCESSION #

25424549

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